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The Model 3 will have only two options when it's released: color and wheel size. Photo by Imgur/WattLOL

Tesla Model 3: First detailed photos snapped at charging station

Preproduction Model 3 EV stopped for some juice in California

June 13, 2017

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Behold: The Tesla Model 3 is undisguised and out testing a long way from home. Redditor WattLOL captured some of the most detailed images of the Model 3 to date as it charged outside a restaurant near Coalinga, California. That’s a bit under 200 miles from Tesla’s headquarters depending on the route, for those counting.

The obviously still preproduction Model 3 features duct tape and wide body gaps we’re sure will tighten up come sale time. The car has enough sensors littered throughout that the otherwise bare front end looks fairly busy, too.

We hope the size and and number of sensors on the front of the Model 3 corresponds with the car's ability. Photo by WattLOL

Rumors of a head-up display will continue to run rampant since the only thing covered up on the whole car is the steering wheel and dash area -- right where you might expect a projection unit to sit. As of now, we know Tesla is sticking with just the one center screen, but we imagine buyers might appreciate some kind of information in front of their faces. The car still needs to be driven, after all.

The full set of Tesla Model 3 photos can be found here for those looking to pore over every detail of the test car.

Zac Palmer
- Editorial Intern Zac Palmer has probably spent more time in a car than any other 21-year old in the country. He likes anything that can go around a corner, and is surely talking about a car wherever he might be.
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